The ruling on applying creams and oils to a man's hair
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding a man, what is the ruling on applying creams and oils to his hair? Does this count as imitating women?
Answer:
No, it is not imitating women. If this improves the hair and removes its disheveled state, there is nothing wrong with it. It is not something specific to women, nor is it one of the characteristics of women. This is grooming the hair. Grooming the hair is permissible for men and women. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding a man, what is the ruling on applying creams and oils to his hair? Does this count as imitating women?
Answer:
No, it is not imitating women. If this improves the hair and removes its disheveled state, there is nothing wrong with it. It is not something specific to women, nor is it one of the characteristics of women. This is grooming the hair. Grooming the hair is permissible for men and women. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الإشارة في الصلاة لرد السلام أو حاجة تعرض — islamhouse.com (52:55)
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